Celler de Capçanes Celler de Capçanes Pinot Noir de Capçanes, Spain, Catalunya, Tarragona, Montsant

(Tasted at Berry's Spain 2014): Pretty impressive! Fresh, well made, surprisingly feminine, and good fruit. Apparently the vines are located on the northern slopes in order to allow the Pinot a cooler microclimate...

The wine was medium purple in colour and offered a slightly floral nose, with mixed berries, gummy bears and herbs. On the palate it showed mixed berries, herbs, spices and liquorice, paired with medium-level acidity and tannin and very good length. The medium- to full-bodied wine was spicy, a little juicy and overall pretty balanced, but felt a little harsh on the palate. A nice Pinot Noir from 7-year-old vines grown in high altitude (650m), with moderate complexity, but with …